The Fontanella della Pigna (Fountain of the Pine Cone) can be found inside the Vatican City, in the Cortile della Pigna (Courtyard of the Pine Cone) in Rome.

A brief history of the Fountain of the Pine Cone in Rome

The Fountain of the Pine Cone is almost 4m tall and originally stood near the Pantheon, but in the Middle Ages was moved to the old Saint-Peter’s Basilica. Later, in 1608, it was moved again, to its present spot.

There are two bronze peacocks flanking the Fountain of the Pine Cone. These are copies of the peacocks that used to decorate Emperor Hadrian’s Tomb. The originals can be found in the Braccio Nuovo Museum (part of the Vatican Museums).

Fontana della Pigna, Vatican City, Roma